House of Malatesta

The Malatesta were a noble family in Romagna in Italy, which was first mentioned in the 12th century. The family stood on the side of the Guelphs.

Since the late 13th century to 1503 /04 were the Malatesta, among others, and to the last lords of Rimini, where they were as vicars fief taker of the church. The last end point of their return attempts to Rimini marks the 1528. 's Family line continued until 1708 continued, after her noble family became extinct.